What does Gimli say in Elvish?

Either way, Gimli of course takes offense at this, and replies with "Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul" which means "I spit on your grave" in the common tongue. It is said in an old form of Dwarvish, known as Khuzdul.
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Does Gimli understand Elvish?

Gimli knows a bit of Elvish. The Elvish tongue was not kept secret and many people know some basics of it. Gimli just assumed that something was going to change during the seige (why else would Aragorn yell something) and any change in combat type was good for Gimli.
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What did the Dwarf say in Elvish?

Gimli: "And you know what this Dwarf says to that? Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul!" (I spit upon your grave!) Aragorn: "That was not so courteous."
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Why does Gimli say to Haldir?

In the Peter Jackson movies, Gimli actually shoots an insult at Haldir in response to his statement that they “have not had dealings with the dwarves since the Dark Days.” (Watch a short clip of the exchange here.)
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What does Gimli say to Haldir in Fellowship?

HALDIR: We have not had dealings with the dwarves, since the dark days. GIMLI: And do you know what this Dwarf says to that? Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul! (I spit upon your grave!)
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What did Gimli say to the elves in Elvish?

Either way, Gimli of course takes offense at this, and replies with "Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul" which means "I spit on your grave" in the common tongue. It is said in an old form of Dwarvish, known as Khuzdul.
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What did Thorin say in Elvish?

When meeting with Thranduil, Thorin says, “Imrid amrâd ursul” – “Die a fiery death.” When Thorin then recounts the meeting to Balin from his prison cell, he states that he told Thranduil “to 'Ishkh khakfe andu null'” – “pour my excrement on his head.” Another dwarvish insult came from Gimli in The Fellowship of the ...
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What does thranduil mean in Elvish?

Help; more articles) The name Thranduil means "Vigorous spring" in Sindarin, from tharan ("vigorous") and lenited tuil ("spring"). Though the name is said to be of Silvan origin, Tolkien's notes on tharan state it was used only in Sindarin.
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What does Gimli say to Galadriel?

But you commanded me to name my desire'. Galadriel's response surprised all of the Elves: she granted Gimli's wish and gave him three golden strands of her hair, which Gimli promised to set them in crystal as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days."
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What did Kili say to Tauriel in Elvish?

Kíli says to Tauriel “amrâlimê” […] “amrâl” – means “love”. It used the abstract construction aCCâC as seen in the Tolkien original khuzdul words such as “aglâb”.
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What does Mae Govannen mean?

He's even looked up other phrases in Sindarin to send me! For those of you who wonder: Mae govannen means "Well met", or something to that effect. It's very nice!
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Is Kili half elf?

TL;DR: Thorin is half-elf, and Fili and Kili are themselves both part elf and half-human. The two young dwarves represent the union of Elves, Men, and Dwarves that once existed before Dale fell, and which will rise again.
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Why is the password to Moria in Elvish?

Their language of Khuzdul is a secret that they don't share with outsiders, so writing it on a public door wouldn't have been allowed. As such, the choice to have Moria's password be in Elvish both reflects the friendship between the two peoples and Dwarven culture.
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What does Mellon mean in Elvish?

mellon is the Sindarin (and Noldorin) word for "friend".
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What does Gimli say at Balin's Tomb?

Gimli: [chanting softly, sobbing] "Kilmin malur ni zaram kalil ra narag. Kheled-zâram… Balin tazlifi."
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Why is there only 1 Dwarf in Lord of the Rings?

The relative absence of dwarves in The Lord of the Rings can be attributed to Tolkien's focus on men as the future of Middle-earth. When the Third Age ends and Sauron is defeated, the elves are leaving for the Undying Lands, and the dwarves are dwindling in number, but the realm of men grows under Aragorn's leadership.
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What is Legolas last name?

The name "Legolas Greenleaf" appeared first in "The Fall of Gondolin" in The Book of Lost Tales, applied to a character who guided some survivors of the sack of the city to safety.
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Why does Thranduil's face melt?

he battled the dragon, it scarred Thranduil for life, and now he is forced to wear a glamour on his face to hide the ugly mark. But it probably reveals itself after a period of stress or in times of anger.
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What does Thorin say when charging?

Thorin shouts Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu! at the Battle of Five Armies.
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What kind of Elf is Legolas?

Legolas is a Sindarin Elf from the Woodland Realm of Northern Mirkwood. His father, Thranduil, is the King of the Silvan Elves living in that realm, making Legolas the Prince of Mirkwood.
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What does ÎSH Kakhfê AI -' D DÛR Rugnu mean?

It's mention in the article: “îsh kakhfê ai'd dur-rugnul!” means “May my excrement be poured upon the naked-jawed (ones)!”
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What does Thorin yell at Thranduil?

Thorin: May you die in dragon fire! Thranduil: Do not talk to me of dragon fire!
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What are the white gems Thranduil wants?

White Gems of Lasgalen are jewels that Thranduil sought out after the death of his wife. One of the gems included a necklace. However, Thror refused to give them to Thranduil, causing a rift between the Elves and the Dwarves. Later, after Smaug's demise at the hand of Bard, Thranduil wanted the jewels back.
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